The Senate convenes as an impeachment court for the opening of the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, July 6, 2026 (Senate PRIB) MANILA, Philippines — With the aim of speeding up the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, senators of the impeachment court are looking to tighten proceedings by …
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Fr. Robert Reyes (center) with some members of the Kingdom Keepers coalition during a protest rally on July 5. (Courtesy: Mata: Asia Press Photo on FB) A coalition of Catholic, Evangelical and mainline Protestant groups on Sunday urged the Senate impeachment court to grant the House prosecution panel’s request to …
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President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr on January 16, 2026 (PPA Pool Photo by Noel Pabalate / The Philippine STAR) MANILA, Philippines — Filipinos who have much trust in President Marcos have dropped to a record low in the second quarter of the year, according to a commissioned survey conducted by …
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(Unsplash) If Akbayan Party-list Rep. Dadah Kiram Ismula would have her way, she would repeal the so-called “forgiveness clause” in the Revised Penal Code (RPC) as it pertains to the crime of rape. Ismula filed in the current 20th Congress House Bill (HB) No. 10099, which seeks to remove Article …
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Members of pro-Duterte groups under the United People’s Initiative gather at the Liwasang Bonifacio in Manila on Saturday (Ryan Baldemor) MANILA, Philippines — An opposition lawmaker yesterday accused the Marcos administration of carrying out “selective prosecution” in its flood control corruption investigation, questioning the whereabouts of the “big fish” the …
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(Top) Senators Erwin Tulfo and Panfilo ‘Ping’ Lacson during a past Blue Ribbon committee public hearing on the flood control scandal. (Bottom) PTV General Manager Lino Cayetano and Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano. (Courtesy: Office of Sen. Ping Lacson / PTV / Senate of the Philippines) Senate Minority Leader …
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Senator Francis Escudero (PNA photo by Avito Dalan) MANILA – Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Monday said the country’s juvenile justice system must undergo a comprehensive review to close gaps in school safety, youth accountability and the implementation of rehabilitation programs. In his “Chiz Wiz” podcast, Escudero stressed that laws written by …
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File photos The Philippines has rejected criticism that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)’s engagement with Myanmar’s military-backed government marked a departure from the regional bloc’s peace efforts, insisting its approach remains firmly anchored in ASEAN’s Five-Point Consensus (5PC). The statement came after members of the Special Advisory Council …
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This photo released on June 4, 2026 shows former House Speaker and incumbent Leyte 1st District Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez (center) with his constituents in Tolosa, Leyte. (Courtesy: Office of Rep. Martin Romualdez) Former Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez is ready to face any complaint the Office of the Ombudsman may file …
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ELECTRIC BILL. Consumers pay their electric bills at the Davao Light and Power Company office at Matina MacArthur Highway in an undated photo. Sen. Risa Hontiveros on Monday (July 20, 2026) said electricity charges should first undergo regulatory scrutiny before being reflected in consumers’ monthly bills. (PNA file photo) MANILA – Sen. Risa …
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